Alcohol and Drug Counselling Services began for both adults and youth, signalling the beginning of a long history of ICS providing professional and clinical services. In 1990 adult mental health counselling, in the form of USTAT (Urgent Short Term Assessment and Treatment) services began at ICS.
Staffed Residential Services
McGoldrick Residence began as a group home for adults with support needs. This was part of a province-wide strategy to establish community residences after the closure of the Woodlands facility. ICS added Harbour Lodge for a similar purpose in 1999. These group home programs continued until 2004 and were phased out as the province took […]
Executive Directors
Barbara Jordan-Knox was the first Executive Director and served from 1984 until 1993, followed by Jane Parlee until 1998, Lynne Brown until 2004 and Rob Grant from 2005 till present.
Main Site
Starting in 1976 there were steady projects to renovate and upgrade the 268 Fulford-Ganges site to accommodate its new and evolving purpose. The last major renovation was started in 2003 with exterior painting in 2006. The property had formerly been the original Lady Minto Hospital which moved to its present location in 1955. The School […]
School Partnership
A Community School Worker was part of the core Community Centre services and staffed by Nick Gilbert until 1981. This was the beginning of a long relationship with School District 64 on many innovative programs.